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Summary: This article discusses a cybercrime incident where a terminated worker unlawfully accessed patient information at Geisinger, a healthcare organization.
Threat Actor: Former employee of Nuance Communications Inc. | Nuance Communications Inc. Victim: Geisinger | Geisinger
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An ex-employee of Nuance Communications Inc. has been indicted for unlawfully accessing patient information at Geisinger, a healthcare organization.…Summary: This content discusses the phenomenon of hackers selling fake data breaches, exploring the motivations behind this deceptive practice.
Threat Actor: Hackers selling fake data breaches | hackers selling fake data breaches Victim: Various organizations targeted by fake data breach claims | organizations targeted by fake data breach claims
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Some hackers sell fake data breaches to make money, similar to criminals selling counterfeit goods.…FortiGuard Labs gathers data on ransomware variants of interest that have been gaining traction within our datasets and the OSINT community. The Ransomware Roundup report aims to provide readers with brief insights into the evolving ransomware landscape and the Fortinet solutions that protect against those variants.…
Summary: This article discusses Fortinet’s acquisition of Lacework, a cloud security vendor, and the integration of Lacework’s CNAPP into Fortinet’s Security Fabric and SASE platform.
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Fortinet has acquired Lacework, a cloud security vendor, to enhance its cloud security capabilities.…Summary: Cloudflare acquires a zero trust infrastructure access startup to enhance remote access security for critical infrastructure.
Threat Actor: Cloudflare | Cloudflare Victim: N/A
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Cloudflare has purchased a zero trust infrastructure access startup to strengthen the security of remote access to critical infrastructure, such as servers and databases.…Keypoints :
Identifying and blocking malicious IP addresses is crucial for cybersecurity. IP addresses have less transparent registration details compared to domain names.…Summary: Palo Alto Networks is acquiring cloud security software assets from IBM as part of a broader partnership, which will provide Palo Alto with access to more consultants and a larger customer base.
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Palo Alto Networks is acquiring IBM’s QRadar cloud software and migrating existing customers to its security platform, Cortex Xsiam.…Summary: The content discusses the upcoming high-level talks between the United States and China on artificial intelligence (AI) security and risks.
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The United States and China will engage in discussions about AI security and risks, focusing on advanced AI systems.…Summary: The Log4J vulnerability exploit remains one of the most attempted exploits, according to a report by Cato Networks.
Threat Actor: Not specified
Victim: Not specified
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The Log4J vulnerability exploit accounted for 30% of outbound vulnerability exploitations and 18% of inbound vulnerability exploitations in Q1 2024.…On a bi-weekly basis, FortiGuard Labs gathers data on ransomware variants of interest that have been gaining traction within our datasets and the OSINT community. The Ransomware Roundup report aims to provide readers with brief insights into the evolving ransomware landscape and the Fortinet solutions that protect against those variants.…
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Executive SummaryOur telemetry indicates a growing number of threat actors are turning to malware-initiated scanning attacks. This article reviews how attackers use infected hosts for malware-based scans of their targets instead of the more traditional approach using direct scans.…
Amid the constant drumbeat of successful cyberattacks, some fake data breaches have also cropped up to make sensational headlines. Unfortunately, even fake data breaches can have real repercussions.
Earlier this year, a hacker on a criminal forum claimed to have stolen data on some 50 million Europcar customers.…
On a bi-weekly basis, FortiGuard Labs gathers data on ransomware variants of interest that have been gaining traction within our datasets and the OSINT community. The Ransomware Roundup report aims to provide readers with brief insights into the evolving ransomware landscape and the Fortinet solutions that protect against those variants.…
Being a CISO is a balancing act: ensuring organizations are secure without compromising users’ productivity. This requires taking multiple elements into consideration, like cost, complexity, performance and user experience. CISOs around the globe use Cato SSE 360, as part of the Cato SASE Cloud platform to balance these factors without compromise.…
On a bi-weekly basis, FortiGuard Labs gathers data on ransomware variants of interest that have been gaining traction within our datasets and the OSINT community. The Ransomware Roundup report aims to provide readers with brief insights into the evolving ransomware landscape and the Fortinet solutions that protect against those variants.…
Today’s attackers are taking advantage of changing business dynamics to target people everywhere they work. Staying current on the latest cybersecurity attack vectors and threats is an essential part of securing the enterprise against breaches and compromised data.…
On December 13, 2023, Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs reported our findings on the KV-botnet, a covert data transfer network used by state-sponsored actors based in China to conduct espionage and intelligence activities targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. Around the time of the first publication, we identified a spike in activity that we assess aligns with a significant effort by the operators managing this network to combat takedown efforts underway by the U.S.…
On a bi-weekly basis, FortiGuard Labs gathers data on ransomware variants of interest that have been gaining traction within our datasets and the OSINT community. The Ransomware Roundup report aims to provide readers with brief insights into the evolving ransomware landscape and the Fortinet solutions that protect against those variants.…
On a bi-weekly basis, FortiGuard Labs gathers data on ransomware variants of interest that have been gaining traction within our datasets and the OSINT community. The Ransomware Roundup report aims to provide readers with brief insights into the evolving ransomware landscape and the Fortinet solutions that protect against those variants.…